You wear compression stockings to improve blood flow in your legs. Compression stockings gently squeeze your legs to move blood up your legs. This helps prevent leg swelling and, to a lesser extent, blood clots. If you have varicose veins, spider veins, or have just had surgery, your doctor may prescribe compression stockings.
Wearing stockings helps with:
What do Compression socks do?
Compression Stockings/Socks can keep your legs from getting tired and achy. They can also ease swelling in your feet and ankles as well as help prevent and treat spider and varicose veins.
How long should I wear compression stockings/socks for?
Compression stockings/socks can be worn for just a few hours or all day long or, depending on your needs (though you should take them off before bed). Compression socks can be helpful for many people, but you should still talk to your doctor before making them a part of your health care routine.
How long do compression stockings/socks last for?
Compression stockings/socks will maintain their compression level for about six months as per manufacturers. Generally, people replace their compression stockings every four to six months. If you wear compression stockings every day, it’s a good idea to get more than one pair.
